What is the Cultivators Club?
This is an opportunity for everyone who believes in ARCD’s work to help cultivate the continuation of our programming and what we stand for in our community. Joining is easy! We ask that you commit to a monthly recurring donation of $25 or more to ARCD. Just sign up once and we will do the rest!
What do I get as a member of the Cultivators Club?
Cultivators Club members will receive a handmade pottery travel mug and a yearly “Seeds with a Story” fruit or vegetable seed packet including an instruction card, a story about the seed variety you are receiving, and a specialty print by a local artist on the packet. In addition to these lovely exclusive items, members are also contributing to cultivating our region through local farms and foods.
Club members can expect to receive their mug in the second month of their recurring donation.
One-Time Donation
Support ARCD in fostering healthy, thriving and resilient communities through local farms and foods by making a one-time donation!
Thank you for Your Support!
Legacy Giving
The Process
- 1. Talk with your attorney and financial advisor about your wishes.
- 2. Name Appalachian Resource Conservation & Development Council as a beneficiary in one of the following ways:
In your will or trust
Prepare your documents or add provisions as a codicil to your existing will. Specifiy what share of your assets or what absolute dollar value you wish to designate for ARCD.
Of holdings with your financial institution
Contact your financial institution to request a change of beneficiary form. Name ARCD as a Payable-on-Death (POD) or Transfer-on-Death (TOD) beneficiary for your desired percentage up to 100%. Beneficiary rights are deferred until after your lifetime.
IRA, pension plan, or life insurance policy
Contact your plan advisor to update the esignated beneficiary(ies) or include ARCD in any new plans. Specify the percentage or absolute dollar value to be designated
Become a Volunteer
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Volunteer Signup
What is Planned Giving?
Planned giving provides you with the opportunity to donate now as well as in the future. There are many ways to incorporate planned giving into your long-term financial plans.
What to Give
- Cash — Starting now or later, by check, cash, or debit card, you can easily set up a monthly or one time donation.
- Stocks & Bonds — Appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, are a great way to give.
- Real Estate — Appreciated real estate, such as a home, vacation property, undeveloped land, farmland, or commercial property can be transferred to ARCD.
- Retirement Assets — Part or all of your unused retirement assets such as a gift from your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), pension, or other tax-deffered plan can be reallocated to ARCD.
- Insurance — A life insurance policy that has outlasted its original purpose can also be reallocated to ARCD.
How to Give
Giving to Appalachian Resource Conservation & Development Council can be done either directly or in a way that can provide you with tax benefits or income. Popular ways to give include:
- Bequest — Designate Appalachian RC&D as a beneficiary to your assets through a will, trust, or beneficiary designation form.
- IRA Rollover — Congress has enacted a permanent IRA charitable rollover. As a result, IRA rollover gifts may be made to charitable organizations now and in future years.
- Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust — Cash or appreciated property is transferred to fund a charitable remainder annuity trust. The trust sells the property tax-free and provides the donor with fixed income payments for life or for a term of years.
- Charitable Lead Trust — A donor funds a trust that makes gifts to ARCD for a number of years. The donor’s family receives the trust remainder at substantial tax savings.
- Life Estate Reserved — A donor gives their property to ARCD and retains the right to continue to use it during their life.
The Process
- 1. Talk with your attorney and financial advisor about your wishes.
- 2. Name Appalachian Resource Conservation & Development Council as a beneficiary in one of the following ways:
— In your will or trust — Prepare your documents or add provisions as a codicil to your existing will. Specifiy what share of your assets or what absolute dollar value you wish to designate for ARCD.
— Of holdings with your financial institution — Contact your financial institution to request a change of beneficiary form. Name ARCD as a Payable-on-Death (POD) or Transfer-on-Death (TOD) beneficiary for your desired percentage up to 100%. Beneficiary rights are deferred until after your lifetime.
— IRA, pension plan, or life insurance policy — Contact your plan advisor to update the esignated beneficiary(ies) or include ARCD in any new plans. Specify the percentage or absolute dollar value to be designated
If you wish to include ARCD in your legacy plans, please name us as:
Disclaimer: Any information provided on this website or on forms of charitable giving does not constitute legal, tax, accounting, investment, or other professional advice. Appalachian Resource Conservation & Development Council advises all parties to consult their professional advisors prior to acting on the information set forth herein.